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Charlie Sheen, Mariska Hargitay Among TV’s Highest Paid Stars

Charlie Sheen is at the top of the scripted TV heap, according to TV Guide.

The mag reported that the “Two and a Half Men” star takes home $875,000 an episode for his role as Charlie Harper on the CBS sitcom.

Dish Of Salt: Emmy Blog Part II (Backstage & HBO After Party)

The rest of Laura Saltman’s backstage and HBO after-party blog… after the jump!

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12:35 - And that’s a wrap on Emmy’s ‘09

12:15 - The stunning Mariska Hargitay arrives and is immediately accosted by Andre Leon Talley for a photo. At the same time Chevy Chase sneaks out of the party.

11:51 - Jane Krakowski arrives and chats with Kathy Griffin.

11:50 - ‘New Moon’ hottie Kellan Lutz arrives to the HBO party. He’s yummy.

‘Law & Order: SVU’ Fan Gets Invited To Visit Show After Helping Catch Alleged Crook

A 24-year-old “Law & Order: SVU” fan helped cops in New York City catch an alleged robber by using techniques she saw on the NBC show.

Justine Faeth, an assistant at the television production company, City Lights Media in New York City, was working away in the lobby of her office on June 15, when a man came in asking to pitch an idea for a new show.

Law & Order Fan In NYC Helps Nab Robbery Suspect

Who says television’s bad for you?

Justine Faeth’s favorite show is “Law & Order Special Victims Unit.” The Manhattan office assistant recently used sleuthing skills she picked up from the show to help police catch a man accused of a string of robberies.

Mariska, Alec & More React To Emmy Nominations

The 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Award nominations were announced on Thursday morning, and this year’s nominees couldn’t be more excited.

All of their reactions — inside!

Complete List: Major Emmy Nominations 2009

Check out all the nominees in major categories for the 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards announced Thursday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences…

Mariska Hargitay & Christopher Meloni Returning To ‘Law & Order: SVU’

Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni are returning to “Law & Order: SVU” for Season 11, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Mariska Hargitay Now Using Stunt Doubles

Mariska Hargitay has revealed she now has a host of stunt doubles to help her out on the “Law & Order: SVU” set after she injured herself earlier this year performing her own on-set athletic feats.

Mariska Hargitay’s Collapsed Lung Caused By Doing Her Own Stunts

Mariska Hargitay underwent surgery in January and was briefly hospitalized in March due to a partially collapsed lung, but the actress has keep mum on what caused her health scare, until now.

Mariska Hargitay On Her Health & Whether She’s Returning To ‘SVU’

It’s been a rough few months for “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay, who suffered from a partially collapsed lung earlier this year. At last night’s Joyful Heart Foundation Gala in New York City, however, Mariska said she is doing well.

Mariska Hargitay Returns To Work On ‘Law & Order: SVU’

After almost three weeks away from her hit NBC show, “Law & Order: SVU,” Mariska Hargitay returned to work on Monday, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Mariska first underwent surgery in January after suffering a partially collapsed lung and returned to work later that month. The 44-year-old actress was hospitalized again on March 3.

Rep: Mariska Hargitay Only Missing One Episode Of ‘Law & Order: SVU’

Despite reports to the contrary, Mariska Hargitay is not taking a multiple episode break from “Law & Order: SVU,” the actress’ rep confirmed to Access Hollywood.